White Cotton Dress Shirt Poplin Fabric
This dyed poplin fabric, made from 100% cotton, weighs 130 g/m² with an average yarn number between 43 and 68, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5208.32.4020 due to its plain weave structure and tight construction with fine warp yarns. It is commonly used for manufacturing formal dress shirts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed rather than piece-dyed
Printed fabrics shift to 5208.52 for those with 85%+ cotton, plain weave over 100 g/m², regardless of yarn number.
If denim twill weave
Denim defined as 3/4-thread twill with specific yarn colors falls under 5209.42, not plain weave poplin.
If containing <85% cotton
Fabrics with less than 85% cotton by weight classify under Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed cotton weaves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• BT/Z) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range for subheading 5208.32.40
• Obtain lab test reports for fiber content (>85% cotton) and weight per m² to avoid misclassification into lighter fabrics
• Ensure dyeing process documentation as 'dyed plain weave' to distinguish from unbleached (5208.31) or printed (5208.52)
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Navy Blue Broadcloth Suiting Fabric
A dyed broadcloth of 100% cotton weighing 150 g/m², featuring yarn numbers averaging 52, meeting the poplin/broadcloth specification in HTS 5208.32.4020 for plain weave fabrics over 100 g/m². Ideal for tailored suiting and formal blazers.
Oxford Broadcloth Casual Shirt Fabric
Dyed oxford broadcloth of 90% cotton, 145 g/m², yarn number 55, classified in HTS 5208.32.4020 as poplin/broadcloth plain weave over 100 g/m², numbers 43-68. Suitable for casual button-up shirts.
Charcoal Gray Broadcloth Vest Fabric
Charcoal gray broadcloth, 92% cotton at 160 g/m², yarn average 62, under HTS 5208.32.4020 for dyed poplin-style plain weave exceeding 100 g/m², numbers 43-68. For men's vests and waistcoats.
Pink Cotton Poplin Skirt Fabric
Pink dyed poplin of 100% cotton, 125 g/m², yarn 50, classified HTS 5208.32.4020 as broadcloth plain weave dyed fabric, numbers 43-68. For pencil skirts and apparel.
Hunter Green Broadcloth Work Shirt Fabric
Hunter green broadcloth, 87% cotton, 155 g/m², yarn 58, HTS 5208.32.4020 for poplin plain weave dyed >100 g/m², 43-68 numbers. Durable for work shirts.
Royal Blue Poplin Uniform Fabric
Royal blue poplin fabric 100% cotton, 135 g/m², yarn 45, fits HTS 5208.32.4020 as dyed broadcloth plain weave, numbers 43-68. For service uniforms.